Latest News from Saturday, June 27th, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission says it will not take a position on the recent Federal High Court judgment affecting the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) until it receives and reviews the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the ruling.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has acknowledged the operational and logistical challenges facing Private Sector Participation (PSP) waste operators, assuring that the state government is taking steps to improve their capacity and ensure efficient waste evacuation across Lagos.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released and compensated a Kaduna State farmer, Nura Idris, after an internal review cleared him of allegations linking him to Boko Haram terrorists.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a Federal High Court ruling that nullified its registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting it remains a legally recognised political party and will challenge the judgment at the Court of Appeal.

The Nigerian Army has announced a major reshuffle of its senior leadership, with new appointments across key operational, command, training, and administrative positions as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve operational effectiveness.

Speakers at a public event organised by the Tunji Braithwaite Foundation (TBF) on Friday have called for major reforms to Nigeria's justice and correctional systems, urging citizens to know their rights while encouraging government to improve access to justice.